The weather continues to be wet and cold here in Scotland somehow summer has not yet really arrived, never the less I set off camping with Holly for a few days last week to further test my stamina and immune system. Thankfully both held up well for the three days though I did sleep until 11am one morning after overdoing it sawing wood for the fire the previous day.
We set up camp in the woods near Lee's parents cottage, this is a great place for us as the kids can roam around the woods and the streams safely, we can do things that we would not be able to do in a regular campsite like have a wood fire, cut down dead trees, build bridges over streams etc. Its an excellent place for Holly to push the boundaries by going off exploring and joining in all the work of the camp. In addition the grandparents get to see a good lot of us and can spoil us with cooked breakfasts when we are too lazy to start the fire in the morning.
The weather was mixed but we did not mind and in some ways reading books at night while the rain fell on the tent was a bonding time for us. I find when I am away on a trip with one of the girls we chat a lot more than when we are away as a family which I really enjoy.
I had to go looking for my comb the other day as my hair has got to the point where it sticks out on the side I sleep ! So combs, shampoo and razors are all back in my life after a gap of three months in many ways the baldy look was a lot easier to maintain.
My other treat for the week was getting driven round a race circuit in a new Aston Martin Vantage by one of Astons test drivers, very scary, I have been convinced once again that I could not drive as fast as a proper race driver, they just brake impossibly late from 100+mph straights and fling cars sideways through corners all four wheels squealing in protest yet just hit the apex of the corner every time, amazing!
The medical report continues to be fine, the doctors are now encouraging me to go gardening and camping to get small infections as part of getting my immune system exercised and remembering how to defend my body, so far it has thrown off some sniffles and tummy bugs pretty quickly so I am feeling a lot fitter than even a few weeks ago. We are now setting up for a few weeks of travel, next week to Loch Rannoch for some hillwalking, the following week to Applecross near Skye for beach walks etc and finally a week at the campsite in Aberdeen though that last week will be broken up for me as I have to return to Edinburgh for my scan and to meet the new First Minister of Scotland for breakfast, Alex Salmond, on behalf of Gore.
So all continues to be well, any suggestions for Alex let me know in the comments!
Cheers
Gerry
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Patrol Leader Mullah, might I suggest that you purchase a copy of 'Scouting for Boys' by Robert Baden-Powell to assist you with your backwoodsman's pursuits. A reprint of the original 1908 edition is available from play.com It contains everything you'll need to survive the outdoors, and encourage you to help those less fortunate. Also, having been written in the Edwardian era, it's deliciously non-pc. You'll soon see the benefits of a hard bed, a daily rear, the avoidance of self-abuse, and know how to spot a waster. Happy camping!
I have had a copy for years, was a patrol leader and even a scout leader so camping and the benefits of a hard bed are close to my heart!
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